Laundromat Etiquette

Ever wonder what the correct 'etiquette' is when using a Laundromat?

Here's our Top 10 : 

1.  Stay with your washing, so as soon as it is finished you can remove it and let others use the machine.  This is the #1 pet dislike of laundromat customers.  Waiting for someone to collect from a finished machine, so they can use it.
2.  Don't wash animal rugs, blankets, towels in the machines.  Besides being illegal, it is just plain dangerous to those who suffer allergies or asthma.  Hair and Fur can be left behind in machines.
3.  Please don't wash greasy or oily rags in the machines.  These can leave a residue that then crosses over to the clothes of the next user.
4.  Always check your pockets for pens, nails, screws, bolts, hairclips, badges etc.  These can get stuck in the machines and cause damage to your clothes and the next persons.
5.  Please don't shake your grassy or hair embedded laundry out over the floor.  This can make the laundry dirty for others.  And could cause problems for those with allergies.  We keep a dustpan and brush in the laundry for spills.  If you need to shake, shake outside :)
6.  Put your laundry baskets behind the machines or under the 'Fold Table' so others have room to move around the laundromat.
7.  If you eat in the Laundromat, please clean up any spilt food or drink on the floor, Folding Table or chairs....and please throw your leftovers/packaging in the bin.  We love for our customers to find our laundromat sparkling.
8.  Please don't smoke in the Laundromat or just outside on the bench.  We provide a butt bin closer to the road for all smokers.
9.  Please if you bring your pets in to the Laundromat, consider others.  We love animals, however other customers may not feel comfortable with your pet inside.
10.  Please don't let you children play inside, on or in the machines.  Thank you.

So that's it.... those little things that help us - help you find our laundromat clean, friendly and ready to use - every time!

Karen and Geoff